WALKING THE CUP STAINLESS THICK 170 AMPS WELDERSKILLS

Our new LArge Diameter Gas lens kit now comes with 5/32" setup for those high amperage jobs

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...Introducing the New WeldMonger Challenger TIG kit that includes the most frequently used Cups. 

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WELD PROCESS = TIG, GTAW, GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING,

METAL TYPE = 304 STAINLESS STEEL

THICKNESS = 2 INCH

WELD TYPE = FILLET

JOINT TYPE = SOCKET WELD MOCK UP

POSITION = 2F

AMPERAGE = 170 AMPS CONTROLLED WITH FOOT PEDAL

TUNGSTEN = 2% LANTHANATED, 3/32"

FILLER WIRE = 1/8” ER308L

POLARITY = DCEN

GAS FLOW = 20 CFH argon

CUP SIZE = 8

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS =

PRE FLOW = .2 SEC

POST FLOW = 11 SEC

TIPS: SELECT A CUP SIZE THAT WILL ALLOW WALKING THE CUP EASILY AND THAT ALLOWS A SMALL CLEARANCE BETWEEN CUP AND WELD WITH THE DESIRED TUNGSTEN ANGLE

LET COOL TO BELOW 250F BETWEEN PASSES TO MAINTAIN STAINLESS PROPERTIES

Aim for an arc length that is equal or less than the diameter of your tungsten electrode. Torch angle can be forgiving provided your arc length is tight.

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